Question 1

1- what is the range of ck for 17 year old male swimmer after a workout?  2- what happens if it was high, or low?

Accepted Answer

See answer : Normal reference ranges for serum ck: 55 to 170 iu/l for males. Although exercise is known to elevate ck, it produces a wide range of levels, based on many factors/variables. Higher-intensity, longer-duration, and weight-bearing exercise can raise ck levels 10-20x. Nonweight-bearing exercises and exercise involving no or minimal eccentric contractions, such as swimming cause only nominal increases.

Question 2

symptoms for yeast infection in men swimmers?

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See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 3

whats swimmer's itch?

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's itch: Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl.
On warm, sunny days, these parasites can be released into mainly fresh water or occasionally salt water. During your swim, the parasites might burrow into your skin, where they cause the swimmer's itch rash. But humans aren't suitable hosts for them, so the parasites die.

Question 4

what is swimmer's itch like?

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Swimmer's itch: Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl.
On warm, sunny days, these parasites can be released into mainly fresh water or occasionally salt water. During your swim, the parasites might burrow into your skin, where they cause the swimmer's itch rash. But humans aren't suitable hosts for them, so the parasites die.

Question 5

what causes a swimmer's itch?

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Swimmer's itch: Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl.On warm, sunny days, these parasites can be released into mainly fresh water or occasionally salt water. During your swim, the parasites might burrow into your skin, where they cause the swimmer's itch rash.

Question 6

how do you treat swimmers itch?

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Swimmer's Itch: There are many causes of skin rashes following swimming. Treatment depends on the cause. Swimmer's itch is a parasitic infection from exposure to contaminated freshwater & is treated with praziquantel. Seabather's eruption is a reaction to tiny jellyfish larvae in saltwater & is treated symptomatically. Reactions to irritants or allergens in water are other causes. Consult a dermatologist.

Question 7

does the sun help swimmers itch?

Accepted Answer

Itching Skin: Yes. It can. Uv light may treat many problems that cause itching skin. So can medicated shampoos used as a soap once or twice after this kind of irritation.

Question 8

what does swimmers itch look like?

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Swimmer's Itch: Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl.

Question 9

what is the treatment for swimmer's itch?

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Swimmer's itch: Swimmer's itch typically clears up on its own within a few days, though in some cases the rash can last up to a week. In the meantime, you can control itching with over-the-counter antihistamines or anti-itch creams, such as those that contain calamine lotion. If the itching is severe, your doctor may recommend a prescription medication as in topical cortisone.

Question 10

what does chlorine do to your skin if swimmer?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine effects: Chlorine may indirectly contribute to allergies by irritating and sensitizing the respiratory tract. Studies have suggested that frequent swimming in chlorinated pools and exposure to cleaning products containing chlorine may increase the risk of developing asthma and other respiratory allergies, both in adolescents and in adults.

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